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Operation
In the “Operation” section you will find de-
tailed information on operating, maintain-
ing and caring for your vehicle.
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The more cautiously you treat your vehicle
during the break-in period, the more satis-
fied you will be with its performance later
on.
앫
Drive your vehicle during the first
1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but
moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
앫
During this period, avoid heavy loads
(full throttle driving) and excessive en-
gine speeds (no more than
2
/
3
of maxi-
mum rpm in each gear).
앫
Avoid accelerating by kick-down.
앫
Do not attempt to slow the vehicle
down by shifting to a lower gear using
the gear selector lever.
앫
Select gear ranges
3
,
2
or
1
only when
driving at moderate speeds (for hill
driving).
앫
Select
C
as the preferred shift program
(
컄
page 399) for the first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km).
After 1000 miles (1 500 km) you may grad-
ually increase vehicle and engine speeds
to the permissible maximum.
All of the above instructions, as may apply
to your vehicle type, also apply when driv-
ing the first 1000 miles (1 500 km) after
the engine or the rear differential has been
replaced.
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Always obey applicable speed limits.
Summary of Contents for 2007 CL 550
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Page 27: ...26 At a glance Exterior view...
Page 29: ...28 At a glance Cockpit...
Page 31: ...30 At a glance Instrument cluster...
Page 33: ...32 At a glance Storage compartments...
Page 35: ...34 At a glance Control systems...
Page 40: ...39 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...
Page 451: ...450 Controls in detail Air vents...
Page 498: ...497 Controls in detail Useful features...
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